- Romnick Sarmenta and Harlene Bautista officially broke up.
- They released a joint statement about their parting of ways.
- The couple vowed to remain good friends and respect each other’s privacy.
Celebrity couple Romnick Sarmenta and Harlene Bautista issued a joint statement to officially announce their decision to part ways after 19 years of marriage.
The couple did not say the reason behind the sudden decision. Their joint statement only mentioned that they will respect each other’s privacy and continue to become “great friends.”
Here is the said joint statement:
“An appeal for privacy
“Romnick and I have five beautiful children, whom we love and treasure very much – we have spent many years together as best friends and partners in everything that we have done. Even more so in raising our family.
“We will always be great friends if not the best of friends. With the greatest respect and mutual love, wanting nothing but happiness for each other we have decided to part ways.
“We would like to appeal for privacy, for our children and for each other as well. Being public figures, we know that this will not go unnoticed—and we didn’t want speculations, rumors and gossips to destroy the wonderful memories we share, the peace that we continue to have as best friends.
“We both decided that it would be best to issue a statement, in an intention to let this be the first and last time that we talk about it.
“Neither he nor I wish to speak at length about the matter, seeing as to how we had been able to keep the fact for as long as we have.
“We request that our individual supporters, friends and family refrain from making comments or issuing statements that may hurt or offend not only ourselves, but most importantly our beloved children.
“We thank you, for the prayers and support— and most of all for respecting our wishes.
“God bless you.”
It can be remembered that Romnick and Harlene somehow had a unique love story. The couple was wed three times.
They had a civil wedding in 1999, a church wedding in 2000, and renewal of vows in 2002.
They first met during the show “That’s Entertainment” where Romnick had another love team, Sheryl Cruz. But, his gaze was focused on Harlene.
Romnick Sarmenta and Harlene Bautista’s story only proves that not all fairy tales have happy endings. #WalangForever
